The twelfth shogun, Ieyoshi, embraces Oruri day and night under the care of Fujioka, a guest attendant at the O-oku. However, Fujioka's senior, Kumoi, who recommends Oseki to him, is not amused at all. The scene between Fujioka and Kumoi was symbolic of the battle between women in the O-oku. Fujioka hears from Orui that she is pregnant and rejoices that she has nothing to fear if she bears the Shogun's child. Meanwhile, Kumoi comforts Bure, who is a lesbian, and asks Oseki to help her get a call from the shogun.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Setsuko OgawaOseki | Oseki |
 Yuri YamashinaOruri | Oruri |
| MMichiyo MakoFujioka | Fujioka |
| HHiroyuki MikawaShogun Ieyoshi | Shogun Ieyoshi |
| KKeisuke YukiokaShinzaemon Shirai | Shinzaemon Shirai |
 Yoshie KitsudaInaba | Inaba |
| RRyûji ÔizumiYasuke | Yasuke |
 Genshū HanayagiKumoi | Kumoi |
 Michiko KomoriNot listed | Not listed |
 Chieko HaradaNamiji | Namiji |
| CChie KanaiOrin | Orin |
| MMidori MoriNot listed | Not listed |
| KKensuke TamaiDôan | Dôan |
| YYōko YokotaOkoto | Okoto |
| YYoko OyanagiNun | Nun |